The Plough & Windmill, Bedminster, Bristol

A timeless old boozer located midway between two other nearby hostelries. As you walk in you’re confronted opposite you with a long dark wood bar counter, with some detailed carving. The pub itself is quite long with a pool table down at the right hand end and a smaller room at the rear. There were a couple of plasmas above the bar, one switched off and the other showing some golf. Most punters were gathered at the bar, presumably watching the action. A jar of pickled eggs behind the bar caught my eye which always signifies a proper pub as far as I’m concerned. The rear room is quite dated without much atmosphere, although there was a darts board and a small TV set. This leads out to a patio area with some colourful murals on the back wall. It looked as though there may also be a small garden. The pub has a maroon and cream colour scheme throughout and there is also a skittle alley. Barman seemed friendly enough. The solitary beer on tap was Courage Best, although there were two further pumps that were not in use. Ciders were Blackthorn and Thatcher’s Gold.